U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the interim agreement aimed at ending hostilities with Iran is effectively over. This statement follows recent military strikes targeting U.S. bases in the Persian Gulf region, which Washington attributes to Tehran. The development marks a significant escalation in tensions and casts a shadow over recent diplomatic efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire.

Speaking to reporters regarding the status of the ceasefire, President Trump expressed skepticism about the viability of continued talks, stating, “For me, I think it’s over.” While he noted that American representatives are permitted to persist with negotiations, he openly questioned the utility of such discussions, suggesting that negotiators might be wasting their time given the current circumstances.

The collapse of the interim agreement comes amid a volatile security situation in the Gulf, where strategic shipping lanes and military installations remain highly sensitive. The recent attacks on U.S. positions have intensified security concerns among international observers, who warn that the breakdown of communication channels could lead to further military confrontation in the region.

Tehran has yet to issue a formal response to the U.S. president’s remarks, though Iranian officials have previously defended their regional operations as defensive measures against foreign presence. As diplomatic avenues appear to narrow, international stakeholders are calling for restraint to prevent a wider conflict that could destabilize global energy markets and regional security.